
When in Rome . . .
If you visit the Vatican in Rome and then stop for a cappuccino nearby, you're likely to run into the Reverend Bernard O'Connor.

Meet the National Professor of the Year
Being national professor of the year is a momentous honor. But for Donna Boyd, the award has added significance.

Late Night, Now Daily
Gina Brown is in the Big Apple, where she happily works as the production coordinator for The Daily Show with Jon Stewart.

Let’s Hear It for Heroes
In a recent Memphis Business Journal "Healthcare Heroes" competition, UTHSC walked away with the lion's share of the awards.

Volunteer for Good Health
Jack McConnell, a "retired" physician and healthcare activist, stays busy helping neighbors at home and abroad.

Open Wide, Say Ah
What happens in your mouth can affect your entire body. That's Dr. Waletha Wasson's message--to students and patients.

Stay
UT's enrolling its best students ever, research funding is on the rise, and alumni and friends are unusually generous in their support.

Jazz for Justice
In Northern Uganda, where children have long been traumatized by war, there is a group who call themselves "University of Tennessee girls."

FBI Has It All
He may not be able to tell you if the X-Files really exist, but Trey Halterman has a lot of stories from his years as an FBI special agent.

Down on the Border
Tracking a group of 200 illegal aliens in the remote Sonoran Desert is a typical day's work for U.S. Border Patrol agent Chris Frazier.

Worth the Reward
Nan Schumaker's accomplishments include graduating from the FBI Academy, leading investigations, and contributing to a national championship.

Inside the CIA
T. J. Waters took a proactive approach to expressing his patriotism. He was selected by the C.I.A. to join the first post-9/11 spy class.

Wrong President, Wrong Time
Tom Coens spends much of his time perusing letters, memos, speeches, and other communications to and from Andrew Jackson.

What a Difference Their Generosity Makes
Investing your money can be about as serious as a heart attack. Unfortunately, not every investment is a wise one.

Lands for All Time
If you could look at mountains and seashores and think I saved that, wouldn't you nearly pop with pride? Paul Pritchard can say that.

Butterflies, the Big Bopper, and Other News
A book about butterflies, solving the mystery of The Big Bopper's death, a fat camp for pets, and other stories.

The Other Phil Fulmer
For 8 years, Phillip Fulmer has dedicated time and effort to curbing teen suicide, working with the Jason Foundation.

King of ‘Shrooms
Dennis Desjardin had quite a surprise when realized that some of the leaves he was kneeling in were actually a pair of copperheads.

“Performing” Surgery
Appreciation for the arts and cutting-edge surgery skills seem worlds apart, but Dr. David LaVelle easily connects the dots.

Keeping the Lid on in Korea
When 4-star general Burwell Bell came to UT to speak, he was--for a time--just "B.B.," a friend, relative, and diehard Vols fan.

To Do the Right Thing
Fall 2006 commencement at UT Knoxville seemed a fitting homecoming for civil rights pioneer Rita Sanders Geier.

Fueling Change
As gasoline prices continue to fluctuate, nearly everyone has an opinion about fuel production and consumption.

Rehabilition Goes to the Dogs
Although she was only 10 years old, Maggie Carlin suffered excruciating pain from arthritis in both knees.